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(This review is an emotional robot-loving mess! You've been warned!)Ah man! Ah man, ah man, ah man! I'm so sad this is over!
When I started watching the first episode, it only took about 10 minutes and I knew this would become one of my all-time favorite dramas.
Initially, I put this drama on my watch list because of my love, Lee Joon Hyuk. Surprisingly, I had never seen a drama with Seo Kang Joon before. But the I started "I'll Go To You, When The Weather Is Nice", which is currently airing, and instantly fell in love with with him. I wish I was kidding. But I literally saw his first scene and was like "Oh shit". But by then, only three episodes of IGTYWTWIN (wow, never using that acronym again) had been released and I literally could not stand to wait a week until I would see Seo Kang Joon again. I needed more RIGHT THEN AND THERE. So I started watching "Are You Human, Too?", remembering that Lee Joon Hyuk is in it, too. So, basically, my two ultimate crushes in one drama.
I'm not sure why I wrote all of that down because I guess no one cares. But anyways, I adore these two men!
AYHT had me feel every possible human emotion. I laughed, screamed, squealed, cried and got angry. The first 16 or something episodes I binged like a maniac, screaming into my pillow. Then human Nam Shin came back and several times I had to force myself to watch the next episode - not because it stopped being good but because I was so scared of what might happen to Nam Shin III.
Seo Kang Joon is absolutely brilliant in this double role. While playing a jerk is something done well by many actors, I've never seen anyone play a robot as brilliantly as he does. The movement of his head! The expressions on his face! The look in his eyes!! God, he is so gooood!
And lets face it: Nam Shin III is the ultimate boyfriend material! He embodies everything good in men, without the creepy aspects. Since he doesn't have any sexual desire, he never objectives her in the slightest. Now, so far, that is just like an asexual man. But it's not just a lack of sexual desire, it is also the fact that having been built in a lab (and by a woman), he didn't grow up in a misogynistic world, where he would've gotten indoctrinated with ideas of toxic masculinity and superiority. His creator is a woman (does that mean his God is a woman?), his mother is a woman, the first person he ever met is a woman. The first person who treated him like a human is a woman. His first friend is a woman. He adores women. All he wants to do is protect her and be close to her. I feel like I got off track here...
Basically, I'm saying robots are better humans and I need me a robot boyfriend like yesterday.
I've really lost track of what I was gonna say, now. Hmm..
I died when he befriended the roomba - purest thing ever! I never thought I would squeal because of a roomba.
The cast apart from Seo Kang Joon and Lee Joon Hyuk were great, too. Somehow, Gong Seung Yeon has never been on my radar. But damn she is amazing! I need to watch more dramas with her. Kim Sung Ryung is a great actress but damn, do I despise her in evil mom roles since "You're Beautiful". Do you know how I realized it was her? THAT VOICE! I would recognize that voice anywhere. She really gets under my skin because of these roles.
I've also been playing the OST non-stop! Especially "Heart" from 2BIC. Such a great, emotional song.
Basically, this drama emotionally destroyed me over and over again. I loved seeing this innocent robot discovering what it means to be human! And the very last frame, when a tear rolls down his cheek, was absolutely soul-crushingly perfect.
((When your rant about a fictional robot makes you realize you might truly be asexual...))
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LOVED IT
I dont usually write reviews but yall. Lemme tell u smth. This kdrama was on point i swear. I finished it like weeks ago and i still cant move on from it. It had such a great cast, an unexpected plot, amazing OST and just overall incredible show. Idk what else yall need but i watch this. You will be so moved by chemistry between the main leads and human nam shin may seem evil at first but it wasnt his fault that he was raised poorly by his greedy grandfather. Anyway if yall want an incredible show this isperfect for uWas this review helpful to you?
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Okay, so I really wanted to like this drama, and to be honest, initially, I did. The first couple of episodes were really good, even though they were a bit rushed for me. They could have waited a bit until Nam Shin and NamShin3 meet each other but I guess they just didn't want to have SKJ play both characters for too long at the same time. He played both of them phenomenally, I could tell which one it is just by how he was standing, he was truly amazing! It was fascinating to see an android adjusting to real life, this was the strongest point for this drama. I guess my problem is that I just couldn't for the sake of anything relate to anyone in this drama except NamShin3... who is an android. I liked the FL at first, she took no shit which I admire, but then she was just so inconsistent with her actions and I didn't feel the love at all between her and the andorid.
The story was good, not bad, not great, just good. The concept is great, but the execution is just poor and I wish they could have fleshed the whole "android is having emotions and is in a relationship" bit a more (okay, I dropped the show after 12 episodes but reading the reviews, this did not happen).
Also, are we supposed to hate Ye Na???? Because I sure as hell don't. I swear that girl did not deserve any of the hate she got from other characters, she was driven (yeah, agressive but very driven!), smart and just overall wanted someoen to care about her. Her obssessive view of Nam Shin probably comes from how she yearns for love, and girl... I get, it's not healthy, but I get that. She was so ready to turn her back from her father for him.
Overall: good concept, bad execution, cannot think of any good music choices, the whole drama is carried on the back of Seo Kang Joon's phenomenal acting skills. Oh, and Kim Won hae, I see you and I love you, that man can sell me any role.
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VERY SHORT REVIEW
What would you do if you were faced with a robot who showed some humanity ? Would he be just a block of metal to you or would you start seeing him differently? What if he showed more humanity than you? I won't give any detail about the story, I'll just say, this drama was RIDICULOUS! Rarely, rarely has a sci-fi production moved me but this one is so creative, different and bold. Seo Kang Joon is my new hero. It takes a special artist to give life to such paradoxical characters. I really really didn't expect much from this show but I was blown away from start to finish. The cliffhangers are insane, everyone's performance is on point, the story is impressive and besides a couple of cliche elements (which I absolutely don't complain about - all genres have their formulas), it was unpredictable. Gong Seung Yeon is a very talented actress, and did an excellent job here. The only reason I'm not writing much is because, I have so much to say that I know somehow I would end up spoiling. Jo Jung-joo writer-nim? I don't follow writers, but I'll be stalking this one. All I can say is : WATCH IT, Re-WATCH IT, buy the DVDs if you can support it, wear the T-Shirt, buy the MUGS, tell your neighbors about it! Definitely one of the BEST dramas I've seen to date, and one of the top 3 dramas of 2018.Was this review helpful to you?
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I WATCHED THIS DRAMA 3 TIMES, WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE NEW EPISODES, I WAS LITERALLY SICK OF WAITING!
NOW LET'S GO!!
Here's a big review
->INTRODUCTION:
Keep this in mind while watching the drama:
"Humans can use each other and throw each other away in ways that are inhumane. That’s why people experience loneliness even in a crowd. Among these people, Namshin III is designed to listen to people until the end, help the weak, and comfort the crying.
He is a very humane robot living among inhumane people, that raises the question of what it means to be human. We hope that people can have the courage to say to people who betray the ideals of humanity, ‘Are you human, too?'". -The drama is about that.
"Are you human, too?" will make you reflect on society and see how unpleasant it can be. It is a drama where you actually have to use your brain and think why some characters are the way they are.
->STORY: 10/10
I find the drama fast. It's not boring, and it is very enjoyable in every moment.
The story is very original and it is a new experience for us to live and feel. But hey, the story is not just what I said in the "introduction", it focused a love relationship between a human and a robot. What I find super interesting and yet, sweet. Because of this, you will always feel worried about the end, starting from the first episode. Also, the drama is SUPER unpredictable, believe me...you are going to feel shocked a lot of times.
To be honest I don't understand why people say that this is similar to "I'm not a robot". The only thing they have in common is the fact that both talk about robots...
-> CAST: 10/10
Oh yeaahh....prepare yourself to fall in love completely with a robot, like a crazy person (me) x)
Seo Kang Jun is the most hot, sexy, lovely and cute robot of all time and the way he smiled...killed me...
I seriously need this robot. PLEASE GIVE ME AN NAM SHIN3!!!!
Seo Kang Jun played 3 different characters: a human that is greedy, an innocent robot and a robot imitating the human; acting was FUKING AMAZING in every way. His facial expressions never failed. I was stunned.
Now...the female lead had a LOT of hate. I saw such bad comments about her, like wishing her to die...
I am going to be honest.... I absolutely loved her! You can hate everything about her in the beginning, but then you're going to regret that.
She's a real female lead! She had a slow, but visible development.
Not every (female) lead has to be hard-working, determined, cute or innocent. So Bong really represents humans in general and she broke those barriers while bringing it to reality.
Others characters...most of them are annoying and you are going to hate them so much, but remember, sometimes we need these characters in order to have a “complete” and “real” drama and every single character had a purpose. As I said before, this reveals how unpleasant society can be. So they are pretty realistic.
-> THE CHEMESTRY
Having a human and a robot in a love relationship is going to make you feel confused and worried, because it is something "wrong", but at the same time it is so damn sweet. Their chemistry was ridiculously adorable. I screamed so many times and blushed in their scenes. Those shot me right through the heart >///<.
Another thing I find absolutely beautiful, is the fact that both leads have brown eyes. ????
But yeah, I was in love with this couple <3
#BrownEyedCouple
-> OST: 10/10
So far...the drama has the best ost of the year and of all time. Magnific music and so well placed. Also, very rememberable.
-> CINEMATOGRAPHY
Really well done! I liked the camera work so much. I know they spent a lot of money here, but they really did a good job. The scenario is wonderful! Beautiful landscapes.
Even the graphics used in the robot were so cool.
-> THE END
I loved the end, I do admit was a bit rushed, but was lovely.
-> LITTLE NEGATIVE NOTES
1) Maybe show more about Bo Song? We really don't know much about her past life.
2) Make Bo Song strong (physical) she's a bodyguard, right? How about some action scenes with her?
-> WOULD I RECOMMEND IT?
Absolutely! I would even say that it is a MUST-WATCH.
Please don't give up on the first couple of episodes because of the female lead -__- and at least try to be in her position...
Fact: Wherever Seo Kang Jun is, it is worth watching!
I also find the drama very addictive.
->OVERALL: 10/10
I saw the trailer and read every news about the drama and cast, and everything I was expecting, was in the drama. I loved how unpredictable and original it was. I'm really happy that it didn't disappoint me <3.
One of my favourites!!
SO YEAH, GET READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH A ROBOT
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Story: This story was so well developed, In every aspect, the romance thing, the sci-fi thing, everything. I must say That is a mix of emotions from the start till the every last second, it will make ou cry af, it will make you smile, it will make your heart skip a beat and it will make so angry at some characters, and that's what makes a good drama, and so "Are you human too?" did it well.
Cast/acting: The cast, ooooh que cast,I must say that it was what made me start this drama, I've seen a drama with both main characters here and loved them, but here the slayed! not only them, but every actor here, They can change your emotions accordingly with the story, everyone was on point!
Music/OST: I really loved every ost released in this drama, and all osts here were so fitting for the moment when they were playing!
It deserves a rewatch, I really don't like to rewatch tho, but this drama deserves all love
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•the cast was amazing, expecially Seo Kang Joon ? ....
•the ost was magic?...
•the story was just "WOW"
I have only one complain... now i can't watch any other drama, because this was too good, so everything seem plain, boring, pointless... I suppose I need a break and I will use it to rewatch it again :) LOL
I WILL MISS THIS MASTERPIECE!
I am currently rewatching this with my husband( episode 13), but I'm planning to rewatch it with my mother too :))
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The chemistry between the main leads was way off, at about the half of the series I thought maybe its time to let it go but eventually I finished it, it took me two months.
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